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Grant County primary turnout slips from 2022 levels as officials look ahead to November election
EPHRATA — Grant County's voter turnout in the 2026 primary election finished at nearly 34%, a figure county electi…
Louisiana abortion clinic ends suit against licensing rules
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Shreveport abortion clinic and two doctors that perform abortions have dropped their lawsuit challenging Louisiana's clinic-licensing regulations, after a federal appeals court questioned …
Business interests look to primaries as Democrats surge
PHOENIX (AP) — With Democrats eyeing November pickups they hope will give them control of at least one chamber of the Arizona Legislature for the first time in decades, business interests that usually back Republic…
Latino leaders urge better promotion of free virus tests
PHOENIX (AP) — When some 45,000 coronavirus test kits went unused during a 12-day testing blitz in Phoenix's hardest-hit Latino neighborhoods, it was clear Arizona health officials failed to adequately spread the w…
Working with others crucial to legislative success, Dent says
MOSES LAKE — Rep. Tom Dent said effectiveness in the Washington Legislature starts with working with people on other sides of the issue, whatever the issue mig…
Nevada passes policing bills, including a ban on chokeholds
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada took its first steps toward joining the growing number of state Legislatures throughout the United States that have revisited laws governing police conduct in light of the death of G…
Judges refuse restraining order against La. bar restrictions
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two Louisiana federal judges have refused to immediately stop enforcement of Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus order prohibiting bars from letting customers drink onsite.
Clock is ticking on Trump comeback as early voting nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s getting late early.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump hype on drug costs, hydroxychloroquine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making grandiose claims about slashing drug prices and the efficacy of a
Analysis: Louisiana's unemployment trust fund running dry
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's unemployment trust fund, a healthy $1.1 billion account before the
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
DETROIT (AP) — Despite fears that the coronavirus pandemic will worsen, Victor Gibson said he's not planning to take advantage of Michigan’s expanded vote-by-mail system when he casts his ballot in November.
Arizona congressman tests positive for virus; 2nd this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee said Saturday he tested positive for the coronavirus days after he sat close to another member of the panel, Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, who als…
Cuomo: New York breaks one-day COVID-19 testing record
NEW YORK (AP) — New York broke a COVID-19 testing record on Friday by conducting 82,737 tests, the highest number ever conducted in a single day in the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday.
Joe Biden nears final decision on running mate
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Joe Biden nears the announcement of his vice presidential choice, the
Navajo lawmakers pass massive virus relief spending bill
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Lawmakers on the Navajo Nation have approved a massive spending bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic that includes money for water projects, power lines, broadband and casino employ…
Anchorage shuts down indoor service at bars, restaurants
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A new emergency order in Anchorage will stop indoor service at restaurants and breweries, restrict gathering sizes and require people to work from home if possible to limit the spread of CO…